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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
7
The community plans a meeting at Camp Udbury on the 16th at 10 to discuss year-end items and troop plans. Neighbors are urged to attend as questions will be asked and a committee will be formed to oversee up-keep and future activities.
The Bulkeley Junior High choir directed by Miss Elizabeth A. Gillette joined hundreds of choruses bands and orchestras at the Northeastern Music Festival in Concord last Saturday. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association nearly five thousand students participated with thirty five bands in the parade. Concord participants included uth Anderson Doris Austin Danny Cole Douglas Crowell Deborah Davis Mary Ann Donovan Vincent Janis Carol Johnson Gordon MacWilliams Bernie Megiin Randy Old Allen Pakip Pulisgell Rantilngy Brian Roche Alison Roday Sterling Galter Craig Smith Philip Patt Michael Wood Robert Paul.
Concord announces its Alcott Parents Group will meet Wednesday May 16 at 7 45 in the school auditorium for the final meeting. Dr Abigail Eliot speaks on The Early Development of the Personality of the Young Child. There is a question period followed by a business meeting and annual steering committee election for 1956 1957. Refreshments will be served. The program is expected to draw large attendance.
Marlboro Fish and Game Archery Club prepares two new courses for the New England Championships on September 1 and 2. Robin Hoods scored in early season events at Diamond Hill Rhode Island and Falcon Field Weymouth with Mike Walsh winning Expert Men and Alma Whitteaker taking Expert Women.
West Virginia Conservation Commission experts report female wild turkeys actively pursue mates every year. Hens fight six to eight rivals to attract a tom while the tom signals availability. Toms must fend for food and raise their own chicks.
Mayor Zeidler's office discussed housing built on former dumps in Milwaukee. Budget supervisor George Gaffran noted many homes exist on former dump sites and Zeidler urged cleanup as a priority.
The Maynard Bowling League finished in a tie between Tuttos Alleys and Middlesex Laundry on Tuesday. A rolloff is set for Sunday at Tutto Alleys, and the league banquet will be held Tuesday at Maynard Rod & Gun Club at 7 o'clock.
Concord High defeated Lexington High 14 to 3 in a Middlesex League game. Bill Siekman started for Concord, after Bob McNamara hit a three run homer, as McKenzie and Horne kept Lexington scoreless after five. Concord had eight hits and one error while Lexington committed six.
Concord forms a Police Athletic League with weekly workouts at Doc Murphy's North Actor. Patrolman Thomas Graham directs with Al Dixon and Willie Miller as trainers. Two Lowell youths Lennie Cullinane and Al Stalker fight tonight in Revere. Contact Officer Graham to join or donate. Chamber of Commerce approves.
Middlesex School varsity defeats Noble and Greenough 6-3 in Dedham on Wednesday. Second team loses Nobles seconds 3-2 before rebounding 5-4 over St. Mark's seconds at Southborough. Tennis beats Middlesex Grads 5-2. later blanks St Mark's 8-0. Upcoming: varsity baseball vs Harvard freshmen. second baseball vs St Sebastian's. tennis at Groton.
Del Baker, at 64, calls on American colleges and groups like semi pros and the American Legion to help train and place young prospects. He warns TV and Army service cut into minor leagues and stresses the need for proper seasoning before the big leagues. Baker cites Little Leagues and Babe Ruth leagues as improving paths for future big leaguers.
Nine high schools entered B U invitational rifle match. Concord beat New Bedford and Waltham in the three position 1239 of 1500. Individual scores include Jeanne Goodyear 259 John Giaudrone 255 Susan Goodspeed 254 Chris Billings 236 Jonathan Stooks 235. In two position Concord defeated Aston Junior Rifle Club 677 to 664. Concord shooters were Jeanne Goodyear 177 Susan Goodspeed 172 Tillie Harris 166 John Giaudrone 162 Larry Bascom 161.
The Bedford Little League release lists five games: Yanks vs Red Sox on May 10, Braves vs Red Sox on May 14, Dodgers vs Yanks on May 15, Red Sox vs Braves on May 16, and Yanks vs Dodgers on May 17.
Acton-Groton High defeated Acton High 10 to 7 in a Wachusett League game played Monday afternoon at Acton. Acton had seven hits while Groton pushed across ten runs, with key plays listed as innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Malan pitched for Acton as Groton rallied with timely hits and defense to secure the win.
Under Cynthia Burns, Harvard student teacher, Concord High School freshmen published the Venice Gazette inspired by Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. The issue includes editorials on Shylock versus Antonio, a cornered capitalist, news scoops, feature stories and human interest pieces all set as if during the play’s era. The price is three ducats. Pilgrim Fellowship of Manhasset, New York, performed a Concert at Concord with selections from the Creation and folk songs. The program featured a boy and girl duet, a Creation spiritual narration, and a trumpeter solo. audience appreciation was strong and a similar event is hoped soon.
An English schoolboy discovered a one cent British Guiana stamp in his attic in 1873. He sold the stamp for 1.50 dollars after deeming its look ugly.
The inter scholastic medal golf championship will be held at Concord Country Club on Monday June 4. Gordon Smith club secretary announced the 36 hole event, with Harold Cahgon of the local high school team expected to enter.
Milford High pulled off an 8-1 win over Maynard at John A. Crowe Park aided by miscues and bunting. Maynard’s Ralph Martino tossed well in a 4-1 triumph for Maynard over Wayland as the team sits 3-1 on the short season with key next week matchups against Marlboro and Concord.
Concords women golfers split two Western Golf Association matches on Monday. At home they won 12 to 3 led by Mrs Stuart Cook and Mrs John Shaw among others, while at United Shoe they fell 10 to 5 with entrants including Mrs John Hutchinson and Mrs Morgan Smith.
A brief appeal urges readers to support mental health efforts by sending contributions to a local care organization. The notice emphasizes community involvement and the impact of donations on services and outreach.
Hudson uses timely hitting and strong defense to erase Maynard lead. Kulevich fans 11 as Hawks win 7 to 4, Bulger leaves with a sprained ankle after an eighth inning collision. Major plays include Tierney and Richards contributing key hits and Rouse closing with seven solid innings.
On Tuesday afternoon May 22 at 1 30 pupils at the Julia L McCarthy Primary School will present a May Music Festival. The program includes songs dances and rhythm bands to show the music department's work during the year. Parents and friends are invited admission is free. Supt William L O Connell will attend the Tri County Superintendent meeting in Hopedale today where officers for next year will be elected. Ralph Stetson Acton High School driver education instructor will attend the annual driver training conference at Westfield Friday May 11 under Rudolph King pastor of Motor Vehicles.
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